Weekly Update

EARLY DISMISSAL ON FRIDAYTomorrow we will dismiss students at 1:50pm. Please ensure you have made arrangements to get your child at this time. Buses will run their regular routes on but will arrive at the designated spots 90 minutes earlier than usual.

MARLIES GAMEThe Pilgrim Wood Concert Band is performing the Canadian National Anthem at the Toronto Marlies Game on Saturday, February 18th. To show your support for these young musicians please come and watch the Toronto Marlies take on the Manitoba Moose. Tickets are on cashless. Please note, the school is obligated to sell a set number of tickets and if we do not reach this set amount we risk losing this amazing opportunity for our students.

LUNCH LADYDon't want to make lunch on the first day back to school in January? Consider ordering from Lunch Lady online over the holidays to take one thing off of your list in 2017.

CROSSING GUARD SHORTAGEThe Oakville community is experiencing a significant shortage of crossing guards and the town is asking for your help getting the word out about the need for people to fill these important positions. The town is currently recruiting crossing guards to begin work in January, 2017. · Starting rate of pay is $12.53 per hour (payment is one hour per shift)· Guards work 10 (some 15) hours per week· Guards work split shifts; morning and dismissal (with some lunch shifts)· Commitment for the entire school year is required· Applicants must have a satisfactory criminal records check with a vulnerable sector screening prior to starting work.For more information contact Kim Hutton, Supervisor of Crossing Guards 905-845-6601 ext. 3363 or email kim.hutton@oakville.ca. To apply for a position, visit oakville.ca and search “crossing guards.”

Happy holidays! We hope you and your family enjoy the break and we look forward to seeing you in 2017!